Video: Dangerous tarp (DIY)

[dangerous]

Hey guys, I made this tarp back in January but have been waiting to get some use out of it before I made this post.
I started off with 8 yards of grey 1.1 silnylon 2nds from DIYgearsupply.com, and I used their plans, modified to my needs.

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You can see it has only has doors on one side. I got to really liking this style while using my Tadpole with the door kit on one side.

I've taken this tarp out on a few multi-day trips and several backyard overnights and I can tell you it can hold it's own in some pretty bad weather. One trip we had wind gusts up to 35-40 mph and driving rain both nights and I stayed totally dry and comfortable. It was also nice to tie back my hammock during the day and have a huge dry place to play with gear or just hang out with my kids.

Here is a video walk around, let me know what you think.

[2ply]

Great looking job on your tarp. I like to doors on just one end, good coverage plus ventilation. I use a set of Grizbeaks on one end of my 3 season tarp.

[GoatHanger]

Nice job on the tarp, Sir. I dig it. I like the linelocs attached directly to the tarp. No fuss, no muss. Doors on one side is cool, too. I usually only close one side on my SF, just the head end.

It's a great feeling making it yourself. I just got started "real" DIY and haven't made much, but what I have made gives me a great sense of accomplishment, and a feeling of pride. A tarp is in my future.

Be proud. You made a great piece of gear.

[Niagara]

Wow, awesome job, great functional features, definatley some tarp envy radiating from the great white north. Its a diy project i 'think' im going to tackle this winter.
Niagara

[brokentree]

Love this tarp....great work!

[duckyy]

I was making the exact same tarp tonight but out of xenon sil. I'll be finishing it up tomorrow night. Awesome job btw!

[Scraprider7]

Great looking tarp you got there. Nice work!

[dangerous]

Thanks for all the kind words guys, I am really happy with this tarp.

[gunner76]

I think you did a great job. I like the idea of using Lineloc3's

[dangerous]

Size comparison between my tarp and the Tadpole. Also shot another video showing how I pack up my tarps here.